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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-21

Whatever truth there may have been in the
reports concerning negotiations between Eng
land and the Vatican on the Irish question.
tho matter appears to have been ended
abruptly. The Duke of Norfolk. it is an
ncunced, has left Rome earlier than he OK
pcctcd because Of the absolute refusal Of the
Pope to interfere further between the Irish
clergy and the people, The Enll sh Govern
ment will now have to devise some new means
of bringing pressure to bear upon the subjects
whom coercion has not yet reduced to state
of abject dependency.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-21
WOULD CLEVELAND VETO THIS PENSION bii-N'
Nom TnS Detroit Tribune. u.

After connrmnc Iamar's nomination why ~ ~
I.f nav,s On tha Tsnsion roll Why deny oeS =.
reward tho other for doing prooiseiy tho '"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-12-21
Nslp2lprls Daily Gribaa'

FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
MASQUERADE PARTY AT DOVER.
The masquerade and supper atDoyer,
last Wednesday night, was Immense.
Among the maskers were:

The masquerade and supper atDoyer,
last Wednesday night. was Immense.
Among the maskers were:
Geo. Zeysing, Indian ANNE Vaughn,
baby; Anna Haggsrd, X. c. journal ];
Ollie Cole, Indian; Hannah Mallory,
Spanish girl; Florence Carter, nun
Rid Nj. Smith, nun; Lizzie VanAnRlen,
Mother Hubbard; Geo. Vivion, soldi-
er; Harry Vaughn, priest; Bob Webb,
Duke of Lorraine; Beckie WiEn, pop.
corn girl; Kate Harwood, nun; James
Evens, maj general: Richard Winn,
black domino; Daisie Webb, yum, yum
Mary Webb, black knight; Jennie
Vaughn, phantom; Lille Mallory,
sheperdess; John Winn, peddler: Wm.
Stark, clown; Linn White, phantom
Bette White. nun; Sam Meng, phan-
tom; Geo. Winn, Gen. Grant; Alice
Carr, princess; Mollie Nickleson, prin
cess; Lee Meng, old lady, Chas. Van,
Anglen, old maid; Lille Cox, red rid
ing hood; DR.. Ed. Meng, tramp, Al
Cobb, clown; Iona White, nun; f.
VanAnglen, Craig rife; Ed. Near
dude; Bette Myers, ancient lady
Emma Myers, old woman; Carrie Nc.
Gee, black domino; Fannie Hodger
phantom; Susie McGee, phantom; Sue
Plattenburg, old maid Braden Har-
wood, ghost; Anna Plattenburg, ghost
J. R. Plattenburg, ghost; Bill Meng
clown; Capt. VIM. Haggsrd, clown
j. R. Plattenburg, old lady Col. Robt
Fox, clown; VIM. Stuart, sailor boy
Robt. White, tourist; James Dinwid.
! die, granger.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
ODESSA.

Our town, as usual, during the holi-
days, put on her richest look and in
dulged I'm grand festivities. The toy
houses have been illuminated each
night in grand style. Christmas Eve
night the Southern Methodists gave the
members of the Sunday school treat
in candy, nuts, &c, and the choir made
some excellent music. Also at the
Cumberland church about the same
programme was carried out. A large
crowd was in attendance at both
churches. Then ali assembled at the
opera house where two large trees were
heavily loaded with all sorts of presents
suited to the wants of those from the
infant to the grey haired old man. The
hall was packed full, and every thing
passed off as merry as q marriage belle.
Christmas day was fully recognized
by our citizens.a Those who "take
something" occasionally, We suppose,
took egg nog early in the morning, but
we can't sometimes always generally
tell. The drunkard was scarce, and
no fights occurred during the week.
Services were held at all the churches
on Sunday and the Star of Bethlehem
was thoroughly delinisted.
The cold weather is accepted with
pleasure, yet the comfort is not near 81
good to the square inch.
The news Of the death of Gen. J. A
Logan was received here with grea
surprise. He was brave man anG
much admired by his party, and in hif
death they lose a good man. Logar
was a greater man than ever his party
recognized, but then, they have Boss
John Sherman, and they will ring hin
in ON the first waltz. ..,... 81; 81;
A dwelling house on NARROW ant
Fourth streets belonging to Mr.. Johl
Herr, was discovered to be on fire
Tuesday night about ~ o'clock, and il
a short time it was in ashes. The hous
was uhoccupied. Insured for $500
Origin of fire unknown.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
OORDER.

send you to day brief notice of q
little entertainment given by our teach
er, Mr.. G. D. Smith, upon the close of
this term. Speeches, recitations and
dialogues were the order of the day,
and were all we'll rendered by the
scholars, even very young children
showing how well trained they had
been.
The little dialogues were the most
enjoyable -" "Aunt Pollie's Lesson" )"
personated by three young ladies of the
school, was most amusing.
Another very good and laughable one,
"Circumstances alter Cases." was well
rendered by two small boys.
The recitations were we'll chosen. All
enjoyed Will Carleton's beautiful poems,
''Betsey and are Out" given by Mr..
Ed. Willis, and "Betsey and Made
Up," by Mr.. Sidney Wilson.
The exercises over, both scholars and
visitors were rendered nice little treat
by the teacher, which was much ap-
preciated. just here must not forget to
mention a surprise given the teacher
by his pupils, nice one too, it being q
present OF a handsome pair OF gold
trimmed glasses.
This was rendered and received in q
few appropriate remarks, both teacher
and pupils evincing affectionate good
will toward each other. We thought
the teacher too young tor spectacles. but
perhaps they will be of service when
he gets old! May that time be far off |
After acting and talking great deal
with pleasant anticipations for the holi-
days, teacher, pupils and friends took
leave of each other, hoping to meet and
enjoy such like treats often. t...l
The public schools are power in
the land; let us give to them and to
their conscientious teachers our best
support and sympathy. -...
Wishing you, Mr.. Editor, q happy
New Year, l am very truly,
j. B. V. NJ.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
WELLINGTON,
Items quite scarce
The weather fair but cold.
uoolth nf fcNmrnnnitu rOMA

Items quite scarce --
. The weather fair but cold. g.
Health Of community good.
Married, December 2S, by the Rev.
Mr.. Eastwood, Mr.. Phil. Galley and
Miss Molly Linecock. -..z..
Mr. Shredder, Mr.. Fred. Willie, Mr..
T. j. Morris and DIR. L. j. Mann have
each completed new dwellings. -
John Workman has completed new
addition, 2Ox20, to his store, making
ments for his full stock OF staple and
fancy groceries.
Henry Moore is building store and
dwelling, 20x40, one and a-halt stories,
which will be completed soon.
Miss Edna Ray, of Odessa, is visiting
Mrs. Dr. Mann. c
Mr.. Clint Tucker, who has been sick
with malarial fever for two months, IL
out again. 90.
The two Georges are convalescing
from their attack OF collie. a..
The Good Templars will have tree
entertainment at the large and commo-
dious room under the liOa0. r. iodxe
Thursday, Jan. b, The not0rs hxD uUW
,stlthe xehaixlibAnd.ths seQste 1e Qg4ce
Is .expectsaits bei4ait6i inlereailqg,, /,
/. The .snaessis, zkDIrew OF Kahsas
CITY, with their families, are visiting
the Messrs. Brett, millers; they
brought with them dogs and guns for
mighty hunt; they with the Brett
boys hunted, and upon inquiring as to
the score, they were too reticent for
us to tell exactly. but will put It In
round number, 0ul birds aud Quadru-
peds,
There is quite a talk, which means
business, about draining the Helm
lake; gentleman here has been look =
ing over the ground, thinks he can re-
claim | coo acres of land ut all expense
OF 81 800, he has spent life time at
this kind of work and knows what he
is talking about. This would enhance
the value of land at least 10000, be-
side making the vicinity healthy. The
parties Immediately interested favor
the project, and it only remains for
Wellington and Napoleon to lend u
hand Uor 1t will indirectly benefit
them) to put the enterprise In shape
for it's contamination. The work should
be begun at once while the river ia low
aud the lake nearly dry.
Xmas is over; during its merry
hours times We're lively. The Bed
lam troupe, as had been expected, ar
rived here and made headquarters al
Steve's and JOS, and your correspond
snt on the alert went into their quar-.
ters to see man and get items and
things, found Steve looking placid and
10 looking business; in physiognony
the troupe were variegated; in position
some were too much out of line, some
made music of q melancholy sort
some wandered out and got 'Slsde, the
resurrection costing them 81 60 each
but this is an old time custom and al
felt merry and the time passed of witt
] usual festivity.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
TRANSFERS OF REAL ESTATE.

FURNISHED weekly to the Intelligencer by
Captain j. D. Conner, recorder of deeds OF
Lafayette county, Mol
Abstract of the deeds filed in the office OF
Recorder of Deeds from Saturday, Dee. Is,
to Saturday, Sept. %, A. D., 1886. Only such
as contain covenants of warranty contained
In list.
Henry Sinauer to LYDIA L. Mar
quart, lots 2, and 10, blk 81, lst add -
Henry G.. Marquart and wife to d.
Sinailer, lots 2, 3 and TO- blk u, LIST
add to Lexington. n................. 100 90
Mary c. Afford to Malinda ii. AL
ford, lots and 4. blk IA, 1st add to
Lexington, love and affection. ....... l 90
Geo. b. Foulds to Jackson Nor
gan, 2f acres, sw cor of sc ne, 8, 40,
II. Wahrenbrock to Fred. Liese.
46i acres. ne and pit se sw, 81, so, %. LOCO 90
VIM. 8. Thorp to School district
Nos. 8, 49. %, 7-s acre, pit Sc SO,
Geo. W. Houx and wife to Nj. and
Sophie Bettine. 80 25.1O0 acres. W hf
NV. 6, 40. %. except acres, and pt
W hf sw, ., 40 Observation-Disclosures. %. 2,125 OC
Annie Rex to Calvin NJ. Rex. 1903
acres. is int W hf So. and pt hf 80,
JAS. White Waddeii to A: Letch. wv "
worth. 40 acres, NV ne, %. so. 27... 800 Ot
John Reid and 8. Renick to Mo. P.
4. r. Co., strip being part II, 6l, p. on
W No instrument will be filed until tht
fee is paid. -aI
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
THE PRESIDENTS FRIENDSHIP FOR
GEN. LOGAN

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 8, 1887.
EDITOR INTELLIGENCER:-Ai
1t was generally known iha' Senator
Logan had for several days been some
what indisposed and in consequence
unable to attend to his official duties.
it was not thought that hie illness vas
of serious nature, and it was expect.
ed that he would soon be out again.
Such being the case. the people were
little prepared Tor the announcement
which appeared in the Sunday morn
ing papers, to the effect that the sena-
tor vas in very critical condition,
followed as il was by the notice OF his
death which appeared in the papers
the following day. The announce
ment was complete surprise, and WAS
received with universal sorrow, ard
probably no one aside from. the per-
sonal relatives OF Mr.. Logan, was more
sincere in his expressions OF regret than
was President Cleveland. Since the
commencement of the present admin
istration Mr.. Logan had been q fire.
Quent caller at the White House, and
q warm personal friendship had grown
up between Mr.. Cleveland aud HIM
self. Although differing from him in
political opinion. the president admir-
ed him for the bold and fearless man.
ner in which be expressed his views,
aud the honest candor with which he
treated questions under discussion.
Before his recent illness Mr.. Logan
was frequently closeted with the presi-
dent for hours at time, and it is said
that he frequently discussed with hinl
questions of great importance before
deciding upon his course of action.
The rotunda of the capitol, during the
time that the remains were lying in
| state, was transformed for the time
being into vast tomb for the nations
honored dead The walls were heavi-
lv draped in mourning emblems. The
bier on which rested the remains of
President Lincoln, Chief Justice Chase,
President Garfield and Thaddeus
Stevens was used for the occasion. At
the conclusion of the funeral services,
which we're held i'll the SenateC Chamber,
the remains were followed to their
temporary resting place in Rock Creek
Cemetery, where guard of honor will
be maintained until arrangements have
been perfected IT, final inlrrment in
the South Side Pax in C..:lyo.
The presidents ..',. ;i,ion continues
to improve, and ali, :gh he has re-
mained quietly In his apartments most
of the time during the past week and
has received few callers, 1t has been
solely out of respect to the wishes of
bis physicians and friends. He has
been considerably amused at the SEN
sational accounts of his condition,
which have appeared in the papers of
late, which havo compared the symp-
toms of his attack with those which
proved fatal to Gen. Logan. He was
also surprised TO learn through certain
papers that he does not take exercise
enough. The fact ls he takes much
more exercise than is generally sup
pUsed. .. --t H.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
OLEvELAND's POPULARITY,
lFrom the n. Y. star.l

Couotor v.,t h.. ,o 6orIt .l,o,,t A..
Sens.V oe ~, s u. nO uoIs' T., sSSe HU' 'ne
Soanee Sc,s y. .ne .Is .u..;as ues ,Ws W. ZOO. IN an
"uswSI ~ 'uo Yuosun se .,o ta0 1,,
Presluents cnap0e' iof 'enonAnssions
ne aS!,Cs,, sSy n an. ,-
oPiens9' WIZ os renUmina.eo H
anu elec.eu; Mlssoorl WIN seno q
soho oeiegation iOr nim ano ron up
srSe vote u '1e ciecton' nc 10 sure
20 oe eiec!eu. oo NJ, ssS emyt.Iug
70 preven. II now Al tue Ponticiens M
III tne country csnhot prevent us
eIectloh' LUG mass OF tue PeoP'e are
ior MN tney see ne Is nonest, ana
tnat DIS intentions are sooo' Why, IN
aissouri we iooA upon ~ n,tn so.'e" nat
as soCOnu sAuoteW SecsS w. nAs '.iNss
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
CONFESSION OF A TRAIN WREOKER.
knight of Labor Describes the
Crime shat Cost Two Lives.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 3O.-In Hamil-
tons trial at Wyandotte this morning
VIM. Vossen ,one of the accused made .
clean breast Of It swearing to the cir
cumstances of the wrecking of the
train as they have been published. He
testified that Lloyd pulled the spikes,
aided by Newport, while Hamilton,
Vossen, and others stood guard.
Vossen testified that he went to the
Knights Of Labor hall in Kansas City
on the night OF April 25. A dozen
Othera dropped in during the, evening
to get any news of the strike. About
II O'Clock the witness went back
second time to the hall. Hamilton was
disguised IN wig. Lloyd said to the
witness: care YOU going with us to-
night3" The witness asked where1
Lloyd said: "Never mind where.
Come with u.s." Soon after all went
down and took drink; then eight of
the party-Hsmilton, Lloyd, Newport,
Larry, Geois, Riggs, Warner, and the
witness-set out together. The party
separated into two squads, and went
to the river, crossing over the sixth
street bridge, Hamilton wearing his
disguise.
When they reached the curve on the
railroad track ct 2 O'Clock they halted,
and Lloyd began to pull up the spikes.
The witness wanted them to go further
along II they must do the job. He
objected to pulling the spikes on the
curve, for fear it would kill the whole
crew on the train. Lloyd said: g.
them! want to kill the whole crew"
Hamilton and Vossen then went
north and mounted guard and Geois
and Larry went In the other direction.
Riggs aud Warner In the mean time had
deserted them. Several shots had
been fired at q passing train from the
bluff above before the party went to
work. While the witness and Hamil-
ton were standing guard Lloyd came
up and said the thing was done. New
port then threw the crowbar into the
river, and the party scattered aud
witness went to bed. Witness saw
Hamilton day or two afterward, and
the latter said:
"Kssp quiet; there are lots Of Pink.
ertOn men around -
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
OONOORDIA.

The death knell OF the old year was
loudly rung by the people from steeples
of our churches. The awake" lasted
till the wee hours o'night.
This is the season of inventories,
renewals and balancing accounts, and
sad is the face of the man with de-
ficit.
The schools, public and private,
opened last Monday.
Oscar A. Eberhart, son of Rev. G.
Eberhardt, pastor of the NJ. E. church
here, left, Sunday, for his initiatory
course in Wesleyan Theological school,
At Warrenton.
The little wandersr will find all
adopted home in st. Louis.
Claus Keuck's little child a few
weeks old died Sd inst.
w. F. Walkenhorst's child only a
day old died I'd inst.
Lively "shindigs" and "hoedOwns"
have been common among the yeo-
manry on the borders OF Davis and
Peavine during the holidays.
Miss Fannie Terrell, of Aullville,
was visiting relatives here last Sunday
and Monday.
VIM. Vessel is talking of starting a
machine shop here.
Sleighing during the holidays was
not popular this season.
Tho receipts of the postOffice are on
the increase. The present postmaster
has gone to considerable expense IN
building to make an Office acceptable
to all. -.-.. ...
Concordia has no "nights of labor
The business is done il the day time
Henry Smith, OF Dunksburg, spen,
last Monday evening In the city.
The cold spell with the ground bare
| OF snow is alarming tae wheat grow
ers. -.-t.-'-- .
Concordia with her four saloon;
pays q revenue of upward OF 80 600
The beautiful moonlight nights are
fine for Cupid's darts. ''
| The Kansas City Times instead Of
downing Capt. Lesueur has given him
boom over the state.
| The lyceum was we'll attended Oh
the week prior to the holidays, ant
q resolution to adjourn could not be
carried, 80 when the old year was IL
the agony of death only q few coul(
see the lyoeum quietly die with the ole
year; and on last Monday night, while
1t clay in state, !" 1t was visited by q re.
porter, telegraph operator, the sec
retsry and treasurer, and few mourn
ing friends. No physician was pres
ent. No doubt q coroner's inQues
would show that 1t came to q speed!
death by an overdose Of holiday NOR
phine. Fare thee well, old hall, III,
place where hope budded and orator,
puffed; to its members no i'll befsll.
Your correspondent has just return
ed from visit to Leaven worth, aud b
would advise every member of tn
legislature and prohibition devotees t
visit that city before they act. Th
city has more dens OF iniquity an
dark scenes behind The curtains, tw
to one, than under the license system
All efforts to enforce prohibition /
Lesvenworth have been futile. az
an advocate of temperance, but la,
in advance OF the people is a dea
letter.
Fritz Winters little child died th
Sd inst. Of diphtheria, aud was interr
cd the following day at the Evange
cemetery.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
Waiting.
From the Longman's Magazine.

From the Longman's Magazine.
When all the happy woods and hills
Are filled with summers melodies,
When the cold hand of winter stills
The ripping streams, the whispering tree;
NV heart unchanged eings still one song,
My love, my love- the whole year long.
For all the mystery of life,
The hope of dawn, the nights despair,
The greed of rain, the joust of strife,
And grinding want and gnawing care,
Lie drowned beneath the sunlit sea
Of my great joy-she loveth me.
The summer winds that come aud go.
Laughing about the shady ways,
The waters in their ebb and flow
Have still one voice through all the days:
Love mOcks al time, love laughs at fate!
| wait, because she bids me wait.
Nor would | wonder il she came,
In any place, Oh any dav,
From out the sunsets crimson flame,
Or down the mornings misty way;
Nor dream ii more, nor md it less,
The marvel OF her lovelness.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
DOVER METHODIST SUPPER.

The supper given by the ladies
of the Methodist church, Mon
day night, Dec. 27, was quite success
both financially and socially. We
noticed among those from distance !:
Misses Florence Carter, Richmond, I,
Va; Tona White, Kansas City; Bette
White, Slater; DR.. Clopton, Bolivar +;
Messrs. Geo. Plattenburg, j. F. Winn,
E. S. VanAnglen, Kansas City; Dr..
Joseph Carter, Marshall; DR.. j. Sam
Meng, St. Louis; Misses Ella, Fannie
and Mamie Tabb, Mamie Scott, Will
lie Page and Ben Page, Page City.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
A Rhymer's Queries.
BY JAMES wHITCoME RILEY.

BY JAMES wHITCOME RILEY.
If l knew what poets know,
Would l write rhyme
OF the buds that never blow
In the summer time?
Would sing of golden seeds
Springing up 10 iron weeds.
And of raindrops turned to snow
II l knew what poets know.
Did I know what poets do,
Would l sing song
Sadder than the pigeons COO
When the days are Iongf
Where found heart In pain
would give 1t peace again;
And the false should be the true
Did l know what poets do.
If knew what poets know,
would find theme
Sweeter than the placid flow
OF the fairest dream;
would sing of love that lives
On the errors it forgives;
And the world would better grow
If knew what poets know.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08

BY WALTER LEARNED.
From the Century Bric- Brac.
When l was seventeen l heard
From each censorious tongue,
"I'd not do that,if ! were You,
You see you're rather young"
Now that l number forty years,
Fun quite rs often told
OF this or that shouldn't do
Because Pm quite too old.
o, carping world. II there's an age
Where youth and manhood keep
An equal poise, alas l must
Have passed 1t in my sleep.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
The Battle of Life.

From the London Society.l
l am tired. lay me down;
Welcome death; sleep at last;
have fought, but gained no crown;
lone of a crowd is all my Past.
Yet mad hoped course TO run
Should bring me honor, wealth and fame !;
Or il not ali, but only one,
Yet |, at least, should make name.
Well, some must stand aud some must fall,
Some must be leaders, some be led;
The happy chance comes not 10 all;
Some fight for honOrs, some for bread.
When the brave leader you decree
Honors and rank and royal smile,
Forget not. men as good AS he
Are standing in the rank ana file.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
For so, o. helpful heart, think of thee,


For so, y. helpful heart, | think of thee,
In thy continued absence, year on year
Saying, when loss or grief has come TO me,
And have lacked the strength SO utterly
Il had not suffered thus. hadst thou been
here!'
But All, in calmer after thought, see
BY reasons light, dispassonate and clear,
That all thy love could not have kept from
me
The penalties of this mortality,
O, shelter!ng soul, even hadst thou been
here!
For had thy shielding arm eucircled me
Through all the wears, and kept me close
and near,
Still in my treasure moth and rust would be-
Still pain had rent aud toll hsd weared me,
And years had aged me, even h.dst thou
been here!
And yet, let reason argue rs 1t may,
Those words still hold for me truth most
dear
For though thou couldst not keep all grief
away.
Thy presence would have changed the night
TO day,
AMI all BEEN well with me ,hadst thou been
here
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
r. q. CHANDLER,

TrORNEI-AT-LAW,L Lexington, MO, wiz III
a nractue in the circuit and other courts OF
f,sfayettc aud adjoining counties; Being thor
ouahiy familiar with the course Of business Oe-
n n will give special attention to all matters
bstore the Patent office, Gener'l Land office,
war. Ioteri ,r, and other depar ments. Once
over Grimes & Venable's. my
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
ATTORNEYS. A
JOHN =. BLACKWELL.

TrORNEY AT LAW. Will practice in all
n the coufts of the state. Prompt attention
given to al business entrusted to my care.
Ofhce in Masonic building over Trigg Shield q
stnre janl0yl
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-01-08
GLADsT0NE's FEELINGS TOWARD
BRIGHT.

LONDON, Dec. 30.-Mr. Gladstone,
replying to letter criticising Joi n
Bright's action on the Irish question.
says: "There is only one reason why
remain silent. After my former rela-
tions with this distinguished man and
the kind and loyal aid he SO often gave
me, do not mean, If l can avoid il,
to write OF speak one word that could
possibly give him pain"